Premiere of Great War Oratorio to be held in Carshalton

Sutton’s commemorative events marking the centenary of the 1914-18 war continue at All Saints Church by Carshalton Ponds, on Saturday 21st November at 7.00pm, when the Carshalton Choral Society premieres a new work – A Great War Oratorio, featuring words and music by Sutton composer Christopher Wood.

The choir will be joined by local soprano Margaret Cooper and an orchestra of young players from Sutton Music Service and elsewhere.

Supported with a grant from the Borough’s WWI Commemoration Steering Group, this engaging and imaginative account of the ‘War to End All Wars’ comprises six pieces for choir and orchestra, interspersed with text adapted by Dick Bower and readings of much-loved poetry and prose of the period selected by Will Harris.

Tickets for A Great War Oratorio at All Saints Church, High Street, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 3EE are priced at £5 and can be pre-booked online from ORATORIO or on the door (cash only). Refreshments will be available.

SUTTON HIGH SCHOOL

Sutton High School is an independent day school for girls aged 3-18. Founded in 1884 by the GDST, it continues to provide an academically rigorous and challenging education within the framework of a caring and supportive community.

It was the London Borough of Sutton’s highest placed girls’ school in The Times A Level Results Table August 2015 and GCSE results also saw an increase in the percentage of A* grades, up to 32%, with 40% of girls achieving 9 or more A* or A grades. Come and see for yourself why The Good Schools Guide describes Sutton High as “a school to watch”. Places for our Open Events can be booked online at www.suttonhigh.gdst.net

FREE CHILDCARE

*The scheme is available to Sutton residents who earn less than £16,190, receive Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Income Support, or other benefits, from the term after a child's second birthday, thanks to funding from the government.

The free childcare can be provided by nurseries, childminders, pre-schools or playgroups.